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Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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Competence + Strategy
A strong dose of competence and strategy in the same game.
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The Witness
The game demands high skill in observation, logic, and puzzle solving with a steep learning curve and complex…
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+5.0
Age of Wonders Shadow Magic
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring tactical skill in turn-based combat and strategic empire…
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+5.0
Ascend From Nine Mountains
The game offers deep skill-based systems in combat and crafting, requiring optimization, theorycrafting, and mastery to…
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+5.0
Darwin Project
High skill ceiling with complex combat mechanics, timing, tracking, and strategic resource management.
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+5.0
MOLEK-SYNTEZ
Highly challenging puzzles requiring skillful programming and optimization; leaderboards provide feedback on…
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+5.0
Soulestination
The game demands high skill in strategic resource management, puzzle-solving boss fights, and optimization of routes…
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+5.0
Beetleball
High skill ceiling with momentum-based movement, class mastery, and technical gameplay; players receive feedback and…
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+5.0
Quantum Protocol
The game demands mastering complex mechanics, sequencing, positioning, and deck synergy with a steep learning curve and…
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+5.0
Riven (1997)
The game challenges players with complex, multi-layered puzzles requiring observation, note-taking, and logical…
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+5.0
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack
The game offers deep strategic challenges, complex mechanics, and requires skillful management of resources, combat…
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+5.0
THE LAST BLADE 2
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics like parrying (Repel), timing, spacing, and strategic play; steep learning…
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+5.0
Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
High skill ceiling with realistic shooting mechanics, recoil, ballistics, and tank operation requiring mastery and…
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+5.0
UBOAT
The game requires mastering complex skills such as torpedo targeting calculations, crew management, damage control, and…
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+5.0
Cold Waters
High skill ceiling with complex sonar use, torpedo evasion, and tactical planning; steep learning curve noted by many…
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+5.0
Cypher
Highly challenging puzzles requiring skill, learning, and problem solving; strong feedback through puzzle solving
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+5.0
GearCity
High skill and knowledge required to master complex economic simulation, vehicle design, and company management
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+5.0
Urtuk: The Desolation
The game emphasizes skillful tactical combat, strategic positioning, and mastery of complex mechanics with clear…
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+5.0
Wanna Survive
The game demands high skill and strategic thinking to overcome challenging tactical puzzles and resource management…
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+5.0
Wizardry 8
High skill ceiling with complex character builds, tactical turn-based combat, and strategic positioning requiring…
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+5.0
Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection Two
The games are challenging with complex tactical combat, requiring skillful management of party, spells, and…
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+5.0
UnderRail
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, complex character building, and tactical gameplay requiring mastery.
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+5.0
Wayout
The game strongly challenges players' mental skills with increasingly difficult puzzles and demands mastery of…
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+5.0
WazHack
High difficulty with skill-based tactical combat, learning item effects, and strategic planning; players improve…
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+5.0
Mechabellum
High skill ceiling with deep strategy, counterplay, and tactical mastery required; players report rewarding learning…
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